The Fishers

On my trip to Boise I stayed with John and JoAnn Fisher.  The Fishers are warm and hospitable people that were a lot of fun to stay with.  John and JoAnn live about 30-45 min outside of Boise in heavily wooded mountains.  They moved to the residence where they currently live about 12 years ago.  When they moved out there their home didn't have running water or electricity.  John Fisher is a master of many things and he installed a well, installed a solar system for electricity, and remodeled their home from the inside out.  

When the Fishers have guests, they stay out in the "Bunk House" which is a cozy little cabin.  To keep guests safe (not that that is a problem) the Fisher's wolf hybrid (half wolf, half dog) named Jake sleeps on the front porch.  I had a whole lot of fun staying with them and I appreciate and value their friendship.

Baker City

On Saturday, November 15th, I travelled a couple of our Northwest of Boise to the town of Baker City, OR.  JoAnn Fisher had planned to make the trip with me, but unfortunately there was a death in the New Plymouth Congregation and she was asked to do the eulogy.  I heard she did a great job.  

While I was in Baker City I met with the Pastor Kathi and Financial Officer Theresa.  They gave me a our tour of the church and we had a nice lunch with good conversation about the congregation.  The Baker City Congregation is a small group with good hardworking people.  They are doing good things in there town that are inspiring and humbling.  I hope I can be apart of some of those good things in the future.  

Nampa

On Nov. 14th  JoAnn Fisher and I traveled to Nampa, ID (about 20 min East of Boise) and visited with the Connie and Justin Cartee (Pastor and Financial Officer).  We had a good meeting with them and it was particularly for me to put some names with faces and learn more about the congregation and their sense of mission.  Nampa is a small group of about 10 people and I'm looking forward to being able to share with them on a Sunday morning.